TR-139 over Dieterich Creek
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 1 MI N Dieterich · Structure no. 025308800000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-139 over Dieterich Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-139 over Dieterich Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-139 over Dieterich Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is TR-139 over Dieterich Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR-139 over Dieterich Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-139 over Dieterich Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR-139 over Dieterich Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.